What should you know about restraining orders in Pennsylvania? When you’re trapped in an abusive relationship, self-protection is most likely at the top of your list. There are several different legal avenues in Pennsylvania that you could potentially pursue to secure your own safety. Restraining orders are one of the tools that may be available Read More

Verbal and emotional abuse are also serious In many of our blog posts, we have addressed the issue of domestic violence. This problem is widespread across the country and is certainly a reason for abuse victims in Pennsylvania and elsewhere to seek protection while leaving their tormentors. However, our team at the law offices of Read More

Understanding the factors behind a divorce When Pennsylvania residents consider divorce, they may think this happens because of a drastic event in the marriage, such as infidelity. However, marriages can end for a number of reasons. Sometimes infidelity does cause a marriage to end. LiveAbout.com says that this situation usually is not the primary problem Read More

Negotiation helps save money in divorce Some people think that going to court in a divorce case will end up netting them more money. In some ways, this theory makes sense. After all, they may believe or even know that they have a compelling argument and clear rights to the property and other issues in question. However, Read More

Will a restraining order protect you? Pennsylvanian residents like you who feel threatened in your current relationship have legal ways out of this cycle of abuse and fear. Louis WM Martini JR, P.C., is here to help you get the restraining order that you need to move forward with your life. Restraining orders are one of Read More

What do I need to know before I request a child support increase? As you know, life as a single parent is not easy. Receiving child support may somewhat relieve the financial burden of caring for your children on your own, but it is not always enough. You and other custodial parents in Pennsylvania might Read More

What are the forms of custody in Pennsylvania? If you are a parent seeking custody of your child, you should be aware that Pennsylvania has seven separate forms of custody. As FindLaw explains, custody can be legal, physical or both. When you have sole legal custody of your child, you are the adult responsible for Read More

What can I do when my spouse stalks me? If you are a Pennsylvania resident who is being stalked by your intimate partner, you are not alone. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that intimate partner stalking accounts for 66 percent of female stalking victims and 41 percent of male stalking victims. Pennsylvania considers stalking Read More

3 tips for talking about a prenup with your fiance You are engaged and you are feeling excitement for your big wedding day. However, there is something in the back of your mind that you are not able to stop thinking about – a prenuptial agreement. It is easy to procrastinate the discussion about a marital Read More

Divorce when domestic abuse has occurred In September 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill making it easier for domestic abuse victims to get a divorce. His office explained that under the new law, unanimously passed by both legislative chambers, a spousal abuse victim can forgo the mandated divorce counseling normally required for divorces if she Read More

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